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Western Yellow-Bellied Racer

yellow and green snake curled up on rock
Western Yellow-bellied Racer

Scientific Name
Coluber constrictor mormon

Introduction
While the elusive, nonvenomous western yellow-bellied racer is a resident of the western United States, is found only on Santa Cruz Island within the park. It's habit is grassland and coastal sage scrub plant communities. It averages about three feet in length and feeds mainly on small vertebrates and large insects.
 

Channel Islands National Park

Last updated: May 21, 2021